Electrical Engineer
Job in
Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, USA
Listed on 2026-05-26
Listing for:
Pro Staff
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-26
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Robotics
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Staff Electrical Engineer – Power & Control Systems (Contract)
Pay: $61.59 – $92.36/hr
Schedule:
Hybrid (Onsite Mon–Thu, Remote Fri)
We are seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to join a high-impact aerospace and defense engineering team supporting advanced subsea robotics, electromechanical systems, and mission‑critical U.S. Navy and Department of Defense programs. This is a senior technical leadership role focused on the design, development, and integration of complex electrical and control systems.
This position is ideal for a hands‑on engineering leader who thrives in innovative, fast‑paced environments and enjoys working on one‑of‑a‑kind systems that require both deep technical expertise and creative problem‑solving.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead electrical and control system design for complex electromechanical and robotic systems
- Serve as technical lead for projects, guiding and mentoring engineering teams
- Develop system architectures from high‑level requirements with minimal supervision
- Design and integrate power distribution, embedded control systems, and signal interfaces
- Select and integrate COTS components and custom electrical solutions as needed
- Perform system‑level analysis including power, grounding, and EMI mitigation
- Participate in design reviews, testing, integration, and troubleshooting activities
- Collaborate with mechanical, software, and systems engineering teams
- Support documentation, engineering presentations, and technical communication
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 10+ years of electrical engineering experience in complex systems design
- Strong background in system integration, controls, and electromechanical design
- Experience with CAD/CAE tools (Altium, MATLAB, SPICE, Solid Works, etc.)
- Knowledge of power systems, embedded controls, and industrial communications
- U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain DoD security clearance required
- Subsea, marine, robotics, or defense systems experience
- Fiber optics, PCB design, motor drives, or control systems
- Familiarity with military/industrial standards (IEEE, IEC, MIL, etc.)
- Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Commuter/Parking Accounts
- People Perks
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- AD & D Insurance
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